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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 612003
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Stern at Fred Hesse Community
Park, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, and was immediately recessed to a closed session
per the Brown Act Checklist. At 7:02 P.M., the meeting was reconvened.
Roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Ferraro, Gardiner, McTaggart, and Mayor Stern
ABSENT: Clark (excused)
Also present were City Manager Les Evans; City Attorney Carol Lynch; Director of
Finance Dennis McLean; Director of Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement Joel
Rojas; Director of Public Works Dean Allison; Senior Planner Kit Fox; Senior Planner
Mihranian; City Clerk/Administrative Services Director Jo Purcell; and Recording
Secretary Bothe.
Councilman Gardiner led the flag salute.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS:
Presentation by Committee for Support of Measure P on the June 6th Special
Election Ballot,
Councilman Gardiner expressed his opposition to including another governing body's
ballot initiative on the City Council Agenda for endorsement by the Council especially
since it pertained to establishing a tax to close a projected annual operating budget
shortfall. To vote either way on this agenda item would assume a knowledge of and
agreement/disagreement with every policy decision made by the other body, the
cumulative consequences of which produced the projected budget shortfall. One
government body should not be commenting on another body's policies and decisions
since the decision makers of the other body report directly to the voters themselves.
Gardiner noted the importance of the citizenry being well informed on issues when they
go to the polls; and added that individuals should be taking their own position on this
matter including individual council members speaking as individuals, not on behalf of
the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. Gardiner welcomed the notion of a presentation to be
received for information purposes.
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Responding to Mayor pro tem Ferraro's inquiry regarding past City Council
endorsements, City Attorney Lynch stated that the City Council has taken positions in
the past on both local and state matters.
Councilman McTaggart stated that he concurred with Councilman Gardiner's comment.
Councilman Gardiner moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart, to remove Agenda
Item No. 10, Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Measure P Parcel Tax,
from the Agenda, and to keep it as a presentation /informational item only under
Ceremonial Matters. This motion carried as follows:
AYES:
Gardiner, McTaggart and Mayor Stern
NOES:
Ferraro
ABSENT:
Clark
Ms. LaMonte, representing the Committee for Measure P, stated that a special election
would take place on June 3, 2003, to solely address Measure P, a temporary five -year
parcel tax that will aid in maintaining existing school programs and help to improve the
academic performance of the Peninsula schools. She urged support of this ballot
measure and noted that the money will go directly to the Palos Verdes Unified School
District. She indicated that Measure P funds will go for the purchase of textbooks,
provide up -to -date classroom computers, preserve elective courses, allow the District to
continue to offer college prep and advanced placement courses, etc. She highlighted
the limited state funding and the need for the additional revenues for the Palos Verdes
Peninsula Unified School District.
Mayor pro tem Ferraro stated that the additional funding is needed; noted her support
for Measure P; and emphasized that the funds will remain in the Palos Verdes
Peninsula Unified School District. She pointed out that if this tax creates a hardship for
senior citizens, they could choose to be exempt from paying this tax.
Ms. LaMonte stated that if a senior citizen chooses to claim the hardship exemption, all
they would have to do is provide proof of age and residency.
Councilman McTaggart questioned how the group arrived at the approximate $173
parcel tax.
Responding to Councilman McTaggart's inquiry, Ms. LaMonte explained that the District
had hired a consulting firm to conduct a poll that sampled the community to determine
what fee would be acceptable.
Councilman McTaggart stated that he would have preferred that the proposed amount
would have been based upon a stated need.
Ms. LaMonte mentioned that the proposed amount would still not fully cover the entire
needs and expenses that are needed by the District.
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Mayor Stern noted the importance of the public becoming fully informed on this ballot
measure and stated that he is in full support of Measure P.
RECYCLE DRAWING:
Mayor Stern announced the two April recycle winners, Paul Schubert and Leonard
Jennings, who will both receive a check for $250, which represents a year of free refuse
service. He encouraged everyone to recycle.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Councilman Gardiner, to approve the
Agenda as amended. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilman Gardiner moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart, to approve the
Consent Calendar. The motion to approve the Consent Calendar carried on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Ferraro, Gardiner, McTaggart and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
ABSENT: Clark
Motion to Waive Full Reading.
Adopted a motion to waive reading in full of all ordinances presented at this meeting
with consent of the waiver of reading deemed to be given by all Council members after
the reading of the title.
Resol. No. 2003 -26: Budget Resolution. (602)
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -26, AMENDING RESOLUTION 2002 -45, THE
BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR FY 2002 -20037 TO DECREASE BUDGETED
OPERATING TRANSFERS OUT IN THE GENERAL FUND.
Claim against the City by the Whitcraft Family. (303)
Rejected the claim and directed staff to notify the claimant.
Claim against the City by Genevieve Morris. (303)
Rejected the claim and directed staff to notify the claimant.
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PVIC Expansion - Trailer Rental. (1201)
Authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute a contract with GE Capital for the
lease of a trailer for PVIC Expansion Project.
Letter to Key State Legislators Opposing the Elimination of the Vehicle License
Fee Backfill. (306 x 1501)
Approved the proposed letter opposing the elimination of the Vehicle License Fee (VLF)
backfill, or any other legislative action that may reduce VLF revenue to the City, and
authorized the Finance Advisory Committee to send the letter to the appropriate state
legislative representatives.
Treasurer's Report for the month of March 2003. (602)
Ordered received and filed.
Resol. No. 2003 -27: Register of Demands.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -27, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING FUNDS FROM WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Ordinance No. 389: Neighborhood Compatibility. (1801)
Senior Planner Mihranian presented staff report and the recommendation to (1)
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 389, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES AMENDING SECTION 17.02.030 AND 17.02.040 (RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS) OF TITLE 17 OF THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE TO
IMPLEMENT THE NEW NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY AND ROOF DECK
REQUIREMENTS; (2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -28, THEREBY AMENDING
THE HEIGHT VARIATION GUIDELINES TO IMPLEMENT THE NEW
NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY CRITERIA; AND (3) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.
2003 -29, ADOPTING THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY HANDBOOK.
Senior Planner Mihranian reported that the information presented was basically the
same as that presented at the joint workshop February 8, 2003, except for definition of
Immediate Neighborhood. He noted that the Planning Commission modified this
definition slightly to read, "normally considered to be at least the twenty closest
residences within the same zoning district."
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Councilman Gardiner asked for clarification on the restrictions of various zoning
districts, specifically as it relates to the modified definition.
Senior Planner Mihranian explained that the modified definition of immediate
neighborhood now allows maximum flexibility; and he provided examples of different
zoning standards within various city neighborhoods. He added that zoning assists in
restricting the sizes of homes and the number of homes allowed on a parcel.
Mayor Stern expressed his belief that the voluntary pre - application process is a good
feature that will help to make this process work smoothly and minimize issues and staff
time; and noted the future need to create an incentive to further entice the residents to
participate in the voluntary pre - application process. He indicated that it may make
sense to reduce the application fees to the residents when they participate in the
voluntary pre - application process. This might be done by either the necessary study to
validate the cost differential that is saved when the applicant uses that pre - application
process, or simply by reducing the fee as compared to the regular application fee that
would be charged if there was no participation in the pre - application process.
City Attorney Lynch explained that the City Council could choose to reduce the
application filing fee as long as one applicant is not charged any more than what the
City's cost is for the processing of a neighborhood compatibility application. She added
that if the City's process is shortened and simplified, then the fee might be reduced and
subsidized out of the General Fund.
Councilman Gardiner moved, seconded by Mayor pro tem Ferraro, to INTRODUCE
ORDINANCE NO. 3891 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES AMENDING SECTION 17.02.030 AND 17.02.040 (RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS) OF TITLE 17 OF THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE TO
IMPLEMENT THE NEW NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY AND ROOF DECK
REQUIREMENTS; (2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -28, THEREBY AMENDING
THE HEIGHT VARIATION GUIDELINES TO IMPLEMENT THE NEW
NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY CRITERIA; AND (3) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.
2003 -29, ADOPTING THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY HANDBOOK. The
motion to approve carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Ferraro, Gardiner, McTaggart and Mayor Stern
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Clark
Mayor Stern expressed his appreciation for everyone who was involved in this project.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
Proposed Recreational Vehicle Residential Storage and Street Parking
Regulations. (1801)
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Director Rojas presented the staff report and the recommendation to review and
consider the Planning Commission's proposed ordinance regulating recreational vehicle
(RV) parking and storage on private property; (2) consider additional public testimony;
(3) adopt the proposed ordinance with direction to Staff to review the effectiveness of
the new ordinance and any potential street parking impacts six months after adoption;
and (4) direct the Traffic Committee to address the issue of street parking of oversized
vehicles and report its findings to the Planning Commission.
Mayor pro tern Ferraro questioned whether the City could accommodate a property
owner who wishes to keep a vehicle on their vacant lot that is not visible to the public,
that does not negatively impact anyone in the neighborhood, yet keeping the property
owner from taking advantage of the exception.
City Attorney Lynch explained that the City Council could decide to develop a permit
system for parking of vehicles on undeveloped property.
Councilman McTaggart questioned if the proposed regulations provide an exemption for
parking of vehicles on vacant property during construction projects; and if not, he
suggested that this provision be included in the regulations.
Councilman Gardiner addressed his concern that these regulations are excessive
beyond the original problem that brought this issue forth. He stated that ordinances
should be solutions to stated problems and not overreach to correct problems that have
not yet been defined.
Mayor Stern expressed his belief that identifying in advance possible future situations
that are not acceptable in residential areas is helpful in maintaining quality
neighborhoods.
Councilman Gardiner stated that. there should be some flexibility for homeowners; and
questioned how the City plans on clearly defining "unsightly" vehicles.
City Attorney Lynch pointed out that Item No. 5 defines the established criteria for all
types of vehicles.
Councilman Gardiner noted his discomfort with the subjectivity of the City determining if
a vehicle is unsightly.
City Attorney Lynch indicated that enforcement would mostly be complaint driven.
Councilman McTaggart stated that he would be supportive of providing permits for
certain situations.
Mayor Stern noted his support for staff recommendation and stated that this matter
should be reviewed after 6 months to determine if it needs to be amended.
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Councilman McTaggart noted his concern with residents from Rolling Hills Estates
parking their over -sized vehicles on RPV's roads and questioned whether this regulation
would address that situation.
In response to Councilman McTaggart's inquiry, City Attorney Lynch stated that this
provision would not deal with the problem of residents from other cities parking their
oversized vehicles on RPV's roads.
Staff provided a slide show depicting vehicles in acceptable and unacceptable
situations, such as cars parked in a driveway with flat tires, boats /vehicles covered with
loose tarps or tattered /custom- fitted covers, vehicles parked on dirt/lawns, etc.
Bob Raab, 6202 Villa Rosa, stated that he would prefer that neighbors try to work out
these types of issues /complaints among themselves rather than coming to the City for
settlement; and stated that these regulations should be tabled to see if this type of
situation arises again in the future.
Ernie Giannioses, 5344 Manitowae Drive, expressed his belief that a land owner should
have the right to park a vehicle on a vacant lot as long as it is appropriately screened
and covered; and requested that a permit process be put in place to allow for this type
of situation. He stated that property owners should also be permitted to restore their
vehicles and work on their inoperable vehicles on their property and not have to garage
the vehicle each night after working on it. He suggested that a mediation process be
put in .place if resolution among the neighbors cannot be reached; and that homeowner
associations should get involved in the resolution process. He questioned how the City
would be able to determine if a properly covered vehicle is being restored or simply
inoperable.
Mayor Stern noted his concern with residents using these vacant lots to store vehicles
that are not owned by the property owner and addressed the necessity to avoid
commercialization of these sites in residential areas.
The City Council thanked Mr. Raab for his input into this process.
Mr. Raab stated that he would be supportive of a 6 -month review process.
Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Road, commented on code enforcement activity with one
of her neighbor's RV parking area, which had been previously approved.
Councilman McTaggart stated that he is opposed to parking vehicles on unimproved
property; expressed his belief that work still needs to be done on this proposal; and
noted that he would support a mediation process.
Mayor Stern expressed his belief that this is a valid approach that should help to
maintain the high quality of RPV's neighborhoods.
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Councilman Gardiner stated that he is in favor of as few rules as possible as long as a
system runs adequately; expressed his belief that this provision is excessive and
unnecessary; and stated that he would support a mediation process. He indicated that
at this time, he would support a provision to keep residents from having their vehicles
over -hang onto the public right -of -way and require that they park parallel with the
driveway and not perpendicular.
Mayor pro tem Ferraro stated that she is supportive of this provision and that she would
like to give it a 6 -month trial period.
Mayor pro tem Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart, to INTRODUCE
ORDINANCE NO. 390 AS AMENDED TO ENACT AMENDMENTS TO SECTION
8.24.060 (PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS) OF TITLE 8 OF THE CITY'S
MUNICIPAL CODE WITH RESPECT TO THE PARKING AND STORAGE OF
RECREATIONAL AND OTHER VEHICLES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY; direct staff to
review the effectiveness of the new ordinance and any potential street parking impacts
six months after adoption; and to direct the Traffic Committee to address the issue of
street parking of oversized vehicles and report its findings to the Planning Commission.
Councilman McTaggart requested that the mediation process be included.
City Attorney Lynch explained that for clarification purposes, the issue of a mediation
process should be placed elsewhere in the City's code.
Mayor Stern encouraged neighbors to try and resolve these types of issues among
themselves; and stated that upon a 6 -month review, the City Council may determine
that an opportunity exists to create some type of neighborhood ombudsman program or
homeowner association referee program.
Councilman McTaggart stated that he would support a neighborhood ombudsman
program on a City Hall level, not at the level of a homeowner association.
Ralph Ortolano stated that he is storing someone else's vehicle on his vacant lot in
order to defuse a neighborhood dispute; noted that he has constantly stored a vehicle
on his vacant property since 1978 — pointing out that it may have been gone for a while
for restoration purposes; expressed his belief that a law which proposes to ban use
based solely on the status of whether a lot has a structure appended to it or not is an
arbitrary ordinance, one that could successfully be challenged in court. He requested
that the City draft an ordinance for a mediation process and urged the City to provide
free permits for this purpose.
City Attorney Lynch suggested that the words "with a single family" in Paragraph E be
deleted.
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The motion to introduce Ordinance No. 390, as amended, carried as follows:
AYES: Ferraro, McTaggart, Stern
NOES: Gardiner
ABSENT: Clark
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Stern recessed the meeting at 8:34 P.M. and reconvened the meeting at 8:46
P.M.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Stern stated that he attended the following meetings:
• April 16th, he and Councilman McTaggart attended the Sanitation Districts and
the Contract Cities meetings;
• April 18th, attended the Mayor's Breakfast;
• April 24th, attended the County Board of Supervisors meeting in L.A. to discuss
homeland security;
• May 1St, attended the League of California Cities meeting and the National Prayer
Day breakfast in Torrance.
Councilman McTaggart stated that he attended the following meetings:
• April 17th, attended the Solid Waste Task Force meeting to discuss the Sunshine
Canyon Landfill and Disposal Reporting System; Contract Cities office to meet
with representatives from Lakewood to discuss their request for a $10,000 grant
to help Lakewood fund the City's 50th anniversary celebration — pointing out that
a grant was not given;
• April 23rd, attended the Westlake Village City Council meeting, successfully
encouraging that city to rejoin Contract Cities;
• April 24th, spoke at the memorial services for Don Jones; attended a meeting with
the Becks, City Manager Evans and Director Rojas to discuss how they might
proceed in restoring their view; attended the South Bay COG meeting to address
the proposal for LAX expansion plans and the proposed Air Force Base closure;
• April 25th, met with a Waste Management representative to present a recycling
grant at Soleado School.
• April 27th, entered his vintage Mustang in the Fabulous Sports Forever Car Show
at Knott's Berry Farm;
• May 1St, attended the SCAG meeting to discuss sharing of state sales tax and
backfill of property taxes and a 10- percent increase in SCAG dues.
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Councilman McTaggart suggested that the City's newsletters include contact phone
numbers of those non - profit agencies seeking grants /donations; commented on the
aircraft routing change over the peninsula; and addressed his concern with receiving a
solicitation letter from PV Estates, soliciting money from RPV residents for their police
enforcement.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Road, expressed her appreciation of Betsy Kelly for driving
her on her paper route; stated that Penny Terrell has broken her ankle and that she has
taken Ms. Terrell copies of the Peninsula News so that she can continue her interest in
reading about the border issues; and provided input concerning the creation of the
American Civil Liberties Union.
At this time, Mayor pro tem Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart, to add
to the agenda the appointment of a special representative to attend the P.V. Transit
meeting, scheduled to be held on May 7th. She explained that neither she nor
Councilman McTaggart were available to that meeting. The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
Ferraro, Gardiner, McTaggart and Mayor Stern
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Clark
Mayor pro tem Ferraro confirmed that Councilman Gardiner is available to attend the
meeting and asked that Councilman Gardiner be appointed to attend on behalf of RPV.
Mayor Stern appointed Councilman Gardiner to attend the May 6th P.V. Transit meeting.
Request to Perform Preliminary Investigation of the Nike Missile Silos. (1201 x
1101)
City Manager Evans presented staff report and the recommendation to consider a
request from the Palos Verdes Art Center to perform a preliminary environmental,
structural, mechanical and electrical investigation of the former Nike missile silos for
potential reuse as part of a community art center.
Mayor Stern questioned whether there is a potential litigation concern and suggested
that the City Council go into closed session to ascertain a determination.
RECESS TO A CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Stern recessed the meeting to closed session at 9:12 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 9:25 P.M.
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City Attorney Lynch stated that due to the possibility of potential litigation, the City
Council had decided to continue this matter to a future closed session meeting and that
no other action was taken.
City Manager Evans recommended that this issue be withdrawn from the Agenda and
that it be brought back at the first meeting in June. No objection was noted to continue
this issue to the June 3rd meeting.
Resol. No. 2002 -30: Council Chambers at Point Vicente Interpretive Center. (1201)
The staff report recommended the following: (1) authorize staff to revise the
improvement plans for the building expansion at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center to
include a raised platform, a screen and other audiovisual infrastructure, and additional
storage space to accommodate City Council meetings; (2) authorize the expenditure of
up to $20,000 for engineering and architectural services; and (3) ADOPT RESOL. NO.
2003 -307 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES AMENDING RESOL. NO. 2002 -45, THE BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002 -2003, FOR A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO THE CITY'S
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
Councilman Gardiner moved, seconded by Mayor pro tem Ferraro, to waive staff report.
No objection was noted.
Director Allison explained that the proposed room is basically the same size as the
Hesse Park room that the City Council currently meets in, and commented on the plans
for placement of the projector, the placement of the City Council stage and whether the
stage should be a permanent or removable fixture. He stated that a permanent stage
would limit the functions /events that could be scheduled in this new room. He noted his
expectation that the City Council members will each have a computer screen at the
dais. Discussion ensued with regard to the placement of the City Council stage.
Director Allison stated that the doorways and the need to comply with fire codes limit the
placement.
City Manager Evans explained that this facility is currently designed as a multi - purpose
room, not as a City Council Chamber; and suggested that the City Council consider
having the entire design revised.
Mayor Stern suggested that because Councilman Clark was absent that this matter be
agendized when all City Councilmembers are present.
Joan Barry, president of Los Serenos De Point Vicente, noted her support for the City
Council meetings to be conducted at this site; explained that fixing the stage to a
permanent location would limit the size of functions that could take place at this facility;
addressed the importance to maintain ample storage area at the Interpretive Center;
and noted her support for expanding this room to accommodate the City Council
meetings.
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City Manager Evans stated that the Building Replacement Fund could be tapped for the
redesign of this facility.
Mayor Stern noted his support for an effort to redesign an appropriate facility at this site
to accommodate the City Council meetings; and requested that staff return with
additional suggestions that would be appropriate to include in the redesign of this
facility.
Councilman McTaggart suggested that staff visit the Westlake Village City Council
Chambers to get an idea of what could be included in this'facility.
Mayor pro tem Ferraro requested that staff also check with other cites and view their
council chambers.
Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Mayor pro tem Ferraro, to authorize the
expenditure of up to $20,000 for engineering and architectural services, to consult with
professional services. The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
Ferraro, Gardiner, McTaggart and Mayor Stern
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Clark
City Clerk Purcell asked for an amendment to the motion to include the adoption of the
proposed resolution. Mayor Stern so ordered without objection.
Border Issues Status Report. (310)
Senior Planner Fox presented the staff report and the recommendation to review the
current status of border issues, and provide direction to the City Council Committee and
Staff. He also provided a late update on the Reuse Plan for the former Navy housing on
Western Avenue, stating that the City of Los Angeles did not intend to revise the Reuse
Plan to include more units for the homeless.
Councilman McTaggart noted his opposition to the truck loads of fill /dirt being
transported from Rolling Hills Covenant Church to Green Hills Memorial Park past the
homes of RPV residents — noting his concern with the noise, vibration and dust;
suggested that these trips be taken along Western Avenue to the front entrance of
Green Hills; and requested that this matter be agendized so that the City Council could
take formal action on this matter.
City Manager Evans explained that this matter could be reviewed once the application
for the Green Hills Master Plan Amendment is deemed complete and reviewed by the
Planning Commission.
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Councilman McTaggart stated that with respect to the San Pedro fuel depot, the
damaged underground fuel storage tanks discussed at the last Restoration Advisory
Board meeting should be removed not repaired.
Resol. No. 2002 -31: Palos Verdes Drive East and Mustang Road Storm Drain
Repair Project - Request for Funding. (1204 x 1405)
The staff report made the following recommendations: (1) establish a new project to
repair an existing storm drain on Palos Verdes Drive East and Mustang Road; (2)
authorize expenditures up to $30,000 for construction and inspection services to effect
repairs; and, (3) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -31, AMENDING RESOLUTION
2002 -45, THE BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR FY2002 -2003, FOR A BUDGET
ADJUSTMENT TO THE CITY'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUND.
Councilman Gardiner moved, seconded by Mayor pro tem Ferraro, to waive staff report.
No objection was noted.
Mayor pro tem Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart, to establish a new
project to repair an existing storm drain on Palos Verdes Drive East and Mustang Road;
(2) authorize expenditures up to $30,000 for construction and inspection services to
effect repairs; and, (3) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -31, AMENDING
RESOLUTION 2002 -45, THE BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR FY2002 -2003, FOR A
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO THE CITY'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FUND. The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
Ferraro, Gardiner, McTaggart and Mayor Stern
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Clark
Cost -Based Fee Study - Consultant Selection and Contract Approval. (602)
Director McLean presented the staff report and the recommendation to approve the
proposed Consultant Services Agreement with MAXIMUS for the preparation of a Cost -
Based Fee Study.
Mayor pro tem Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart, to approve the
staff recommendation. Motion carried as follows:
AYES:
Ferraro, Gardiner, McTaggart and Mayor Stern
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Clark
Cable Television Studio Lease Agreement — PVNET. (305)
City Manager Evans presented staff report and the recommendation to approve the
Agreement for Lease of the Cable Television Studio to PV on the Net.
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Mayor Stern stated that should the County impose a possessory interest tax on this site,
that PV on the Net should pay the tax, not the City.
Ted Vegvari stated that if a tax were imposed, PV on the Net would pay the fee.
City Manager Evans briefly noted that RPV in cooperation with Hermosa Beach is
working on a program that would allow each city to monitor the aircraft tracking system
installed in Hermosa Beach.
Lois Larue noted her opposition to PV on the Net not paying any rent for the use of this
property.
Councilman Gardiner pointed out with the equipment that PV on the Net is providing at
no charge and the productions they will provide at no cost the city comes out well ahead
on this agreement.
Mayor pro tem Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilman Gardiner, to approve staff
recommendation. No opposition was noted.
Various State Legislative Bills. (306)
City Manager Evans presented staff report and the recommendation to consider
legislative bills as requested to be placed on the agenda by Councilman Larry Clark and
Councilman John McTaggart.
City Manager Evans advised that because of his absence, Councilman Clark asked that
his bills be postponed to a later meeting.
With regard to the bills that Councilman McTaggart requested supporting, City Manager
Evans highlighted Assembly Constitutional Amendment (ACA) No. 10, storm drain fees,
a bill that would make it easier for cities to fund and comply with new and increasingly
stringent storm water quality permit requirements adopted by the Regional Water
Quality Control Boards. He addressed Assembly Bill 1158, Housing Element Reviews,
noting that this bill has been postponed until January 2004. With regard to AB 1652,
City Manager Evans noted that this bill would increase the Metropolitan Transportation
Authority Board membership by increasing the League of California Cities members
from four to six.
Councilman McTaggart urged the City Council's support of the above - mentioned bills.
Councilman Gardiner asked that a letter be sent on behalf of the City Council urging the
state to pass the budget and stop work on all other matters until they get it done.
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Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Councilman Gardiner, to support ACA No.
10 and AB 1652. Motion carried as follows:
AYES:
Ferraro, Gardiner, McTaggart and Mayor Stern
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Clark
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:29 P.M., the City Council meeting was formally adjourned on motion of Mayor
Stern to the Community Leaders' Breakfast on Saturday, MaK 10, 2003, 9:00 A.M.
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